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What Is Vipassana?

Architecture Of

History Of Global Vipassana Pagoda

Places In Global Vipassana Pagoda You Should Not Miss Visiting

1. Wheel Of Dhamma

2. Gong Tower

3. Bell Tower

4. Ashoka Pillar

5. Amphitheatre/ Rangbhoomi

6. Main Dome

7. Buddha Statue

8. Garden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Explore The Global Vipassana Pagoda: A Retreat In Mumbai

Q: How much does Vipassana Pagoda cost?

There is no entry fee to visit the Pagoda. Although you have to spend a little on food and travel.

Q: What is the significance of the Global Vipassana Pagoda?

The Global Vipassana Pagoda has the largest dome which can accommodate 8,000 people. It is an important centre for Vipassana in India which was largely forgotten by Indians.

Q: Is Global Vipassana Pagoda made of gold?

No, The Global Vipassana is majorly made of sandstone. Although, it is painted golden.

Q: How much is the ferry ticket to Pagoda?

If you are taking Gorai Village Jetty then it will cost you rs. 15/- per person and if you are taking Esselworld jetty then it will cost you around Rs. 100/- per person.

In Global Vipassana Pagoda the biggest dome can hold 8,000 people for meditation in it. It is located in Gorai, Mumbai. It is declared as one of the Seven Wonders Of Mumbai by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC). The architecture of Global Vipassana Pagoda is inspired by Burmese architecture.

The Global Pagoda in Mumbai was inaugurated by the former President of India Dr. Prathiba Patil on 8 February 2009. Pagoda was built in Mumbai to preserve the practice of Vipassana in India. The architecture of the Global Vipassana Pagoda was inspired by the Shwedagon Pagoda (Golden Pagoda) in Myanmar.

The corporeal relic of Lord Gautam Buddha is enshrined in the second dome of Global Vipassana. This relic were excavated from Bhattiprolu, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh.

What Is Vipassana?

Vipassana is an ancient technique of meditation rediscovered by Lord Gautam Buddha around 2500 years ago. Vipassana means to see things as they are, it is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses mainly on observation of oneself. This observation-based self-exploratory journey will help you grow more conscious, dissolve mental impurities, and become more aware of your thoughts.

The Vipassana has been handed down to the present day, by an unbroken chain of teachers. The late Mr S.N. Goenka appointed the current teachers of Vipassana. Among the first teachers at Global Vipassana Pagode was S.N. Goenka. On the inaugural day of Pagoda, a one-day meditation course was held by Goenka.

There are many free courses of Vipassana for the common people. They can find this course online on the official website of Global Vipassana Pagoda.